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Post by jasmine on Apr 29, 2009 21:41:49 GMT 1
I've had a lovely day in the garden. It was quite warm so I spent half an hour sitting down at lunchtime just doing nothing much. Round that I made a new raised bed, filled it (went to the playing fields for mole hills to mix with my farmyard manure - mad lady in yellow rubber gloves on the loose  ), planted out my courgettes and my minibel tomatoes and planted up my hanging baskets that go by the front door. Still have so much that I need to do. Oh, I also planted my gladiolas as I was worried about time getting on and that they wouldn't flower until November at this rate. |
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Post by maggyd on Apr 29, 2009 22:12:22 GMT 1
Good idea about the molehills jasmine O.H. keeps telling me what good soil it is only the only place I know of is along side the A174 near us and I would have all the neighbours thinking Im crazy  I have seen a blooke doing just that though he wasnt bothered. |
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Post by jasmine on May 1, 2009 5:55:54 GMT 1
The only problem with molehill soil is it contains tiny roots of the weeds that the moles have tunnelled through, in the case of the playing fields - buttercups. I am getting quite good at finding the little white thread like roots! Folk must think I'm mad - I go round there with my wheelbarrow sometimes if there are lots of molehills - not worried what folk think though - more worried about someone shouting at me and asking me what I think I'm doing! Planted on my 5 bargain clematises from Morrisons yesterday so I have some extra time to think where they are going to go! |
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Post by jennywren on May 1, 2009 7:06:25 GMT 1
Good Heck Jasmine you is busy - puts me to shame So not too late for Glads  then I may get some - one of my favs I had Green Star glads for a few years - they were so pretty - a lovely shade of green/yellow - but this year they didnt come up |
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Post by jasmine on May 1, 2009 8:03:19 GMT 1
That could be mice Jenny - they love the shoots of glads and irises (think we might have chatted about this before). Apparently it's not too late for glads or dahlias and so it is a good time to snap up any bargains there might be as GC's try to get rid of them.
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Post by maggyd on May 1, 2009 12:36:36 GMT 1
The only problem with molehill soil is it contains tiny roots of the weeds that the moles have tunnelled through, in the case of the playing fields - buttercups. I am getting quite good at finding the little white thread like roots! Folk must think I'm mad - I go round there with my wheelbarrow sometimes if there are lots of molehills - not worried what folk think though - more worried about someone shouting at me and asking me what I think I'm doing! Planted on my 5 bargain clematises from Morrisons yesterday so I have some extra time to think where they are going to go! Crazy Woman a wheelbarrrow!! ;D No I dont blame you it is good soil! I bought a Princes Diana Clem from Morrisons a while back and planted it on untill it got bigger, it didnt take ong and now its in !! the patio!! I removed a small stone and put it there where I can see it when sitting out. They have some bargains dont they. ;D My strawberies are in Ive planted them this morning in a hanging basket |
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Post by jennywren on May 1, 2009 18:00:58 GMT 1
Oh yes I remember Jasmine - and I said I would use containers next time
Got quite a bit to buy at B & Q this weekend; trellis, sweet pea ties, containers and hopefully if they sell raised beds - the ones you clip together
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Post by jasmine on May 1, 2009 21:18:20 GMT 1
I get my raised beds from Crocus Jenny. They are quite reasonable if you use the 90838 discount - 20% off your order and the p+p.
Seems to me Maggy that Morrisons have a garden bargain each week at this time of the year. I could kick myself - they had bargain trees and shrubs a few weeks ago and I missed out on getting a magnolia susan. I am going tomorrow to see what bargains are to be had this week - it was fuchsias last week.
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Post by jasmine on May 1, 2009 21:19:40 GMT 1
Planted out my sweetcorn and vanilla ice sunflowers today and gave everything a really good watering. The garden is very dry and the bit of rain we've had hasn't gone down very deep.
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Post by jennywren on May 2, 2009 16:58:29 GMT 1
I'll have a look at Crocus Jasmine - assume they have a website - I cudnt get any at B & Q today Planted out my Morning Glory in different parts of the garden so will see which lives and which doesnt I also planted some summer flowering bulbs - think they are called Scarifax  ? Free at the GC - am sure there were around 100 - It took for ever - using a dibber and being careful planting right way up - they are so ickle tiny things Trimmed a clem, bought some compost and topped up some containers Starting, weather permitting, on one of the side borders 2moz  |
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Post by bogmyrtle on May 2, 2009 17:15:51 GMT 1
We bought some more pots this morning as I had run out for potting on! Also needed some more compost, but forgot my canes! Have potted on some plants which arrived on Thursday - Rudbeckia, marigolds, gazanias, dahlias, asters, cosmos, stocks, nicotiana and somthing else (oops forgotten name) - 21 of each for £26! Had to move everything round to fit them into the little plastic greenhouse and cold frame. Regardless of the weather some things will have to go outside tomorrow! And planted some bush beans emsey sent me! Wanted to replant one of our large stone pots but realised the clems in there which had been broken have grown and one is in bud but tangled up into another plant - think positively, it's been trained to grow through a green shrub! And we have cut the grass - well hubby has. Just remembered, we have tidied the garage as well - everything is now back on the shelves  - found a large box of spring bulbs I haven't planted! |
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Post by maggyd on May 2, 2009 17:28:08 GMT 1
Well youve had a productive day myrtle all Ive done is more weeding  and planted a few messimeranthamums (sp) Ive planted them in little clumps as they are to fiddly individually! |
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Post by farmersboy on May 2, 2009 17:48:30 GMT 1
I'll have a look at Crocus Jasmine - assume they have a website - I cudnt get any at B & Q today Planted out my Morning Glory in different parts of the garden so will see which lives and which doesnt I also planted some summer flowering bulbs - think they are called Scarifax ? Free at the GC - am sure there were around 100 - It took for ever - using a dibber and being careful planting right way up - they are so ickle tiny things Trimmed a clem, bought some compost and topped up some containers Starting, weather permitting, on one of the side borders 2moz My word Jenny you have been a busy little wrenn,me,ive been lazeing around in the sunshine,got nothing to do in my garden,im up to date ;D |
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Post by jennywren on May 2, 2009 18:49:34 GMT 1
I may give you a tour of moi garden in June if I can get it up to your level |
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Post by farmersboy on May 2, 2009 19:24:48 GMT 1
Ah,is that why you is working so hard,that would be very nice Jen,my garden is nothing special,i just show you the good bits in my pics ;D
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Post by Biggles on May 2, 2009 21:38:28 GMT 1
FB You are being very modest--Your garden is in pristine condition! All those years of hard work has paid off. Any photographs of your Datura (Bruganmansia sp?) I have been moving my tulips -to make room for some plants that I ordered from a couple who live only 5 miles away. I bought some last year-they were healthy plants and was well pleased with them. (Only half the price than the GC) in fact probally only covers the cost of the compost- Has anyone else started to Plant out Summer flowering plants yet? I posted this photograph on 'Banter Box--"Oops--There he goes again" ;D Is it FB or my OH? ;D  My apologies for duplicating a Post--Bigs |
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Post by Biggles on May 2, 2009 21:46:20 GMT 1
Well youve had a productive day myrtle all Ive done is more weeding and planted a few messimeranthamums (sp) Ive planted them in little clumps as they are to fiddly individually! I always plant mine in Clumps Maggs--they make a better show and planting individually is so time consuming it is not worth the trouble! ;D The Slugs and Snails love them-- |
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Post by farmersboy on May 2, 2009 22:18:36 GMT 1
FB You are being very modest--Your garden is in pristine condition! All those years of hard work has paid off. Any photographs of your Datura (Bruganmansia sp?) I have been moving my tulips -to make room for some plants that I ordered from a couple who live only 5 miles away. I bought some last year-they were healthy plants and was well pleased with them. (Only half the price than the GC) in fact probally only covers the cost of the compost- Has anyone else started to Plant out Summer flowering plants yet? I posted this photograph on 'Banter Box--"Oops--There he goes again" ;D Is it FB or my OH? ;D My apologies for duplicating a Post--Bigs Cant be me Biggs,i havnt got the time to sit around ;D There wont be any Brug pics yet,they have only just begun to shoot :  |
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Post by emseypop on May 3, 2009 11:01:20 GMT 1
We bought some more pots this morning as I had run out for potting on! Also needed some more compost, but forgot my canes! Have potted on some plants which arrived on Thursday - Rudbeckia, marigolds, gazanias, dahlias, asters, cosmos, stocks, nicotiana and somthing else (oops forgotten name) - 21 of each for £26! Had to move everything round to fit them into the little plastic greenhouse and cold frame. Regardless of the weather some things will have to go outside tomorrow! And planted some bush beans emsey sent me! Wanted to replant one of our large stone pots but realised the clems in there which had been broken have grown and one is in bud but tangled up into another plant - think positively, it's been trained to grow through a green shrub! And we have cut the grass - well hubby has. Just remembered, we have tidied the garage as well - everything is now back on the shelves - found a large box of spring bulbs I haven't planted! I ran out of pots too, its all the sunflowers! You do realize when you hand surpless plants out, thats another pot gone, till suddenly you've none! Luckily I scrounged some of Petal. Yesterday I potted even more sunflowers on. Put some living stone daisies in a little planter I have. Planted out my bush beans, just a wigwam of 5 plants, I have two spare in the GH still. I'm not happy with the germination of the galaxy runner beans, give it more time, 2 healthy plants, two shrivelled looking jobbies and about 4 no shows yet, I only have room for 6 plants. I had a hoe round. I'd like to replace a few peas and sweet peas with my back ups if the weather allows today, and plant some more salad as the last lot is coming along now. Oh Holly and i planted another pot of carrots yesterday too. |
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Post by melaniepur on May 5, 2009 2:30:44 GMT 1
I mowed some more of the lawn with our new push mower- wow, what a workout!
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Post by jennywren on May 5, 2009 6:08:25 GMT 1
It was too wet to do anything in moi garden yesterday
Raining again today but hey its back to work after the bank holiday
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Post by Biggles on May 5, 2009 11:11:58 GMT 1
Hello Melanie, FB and JennyW--You were all up early--
Yes the weather isn't too good for gardening-so just aswell you are at work ;D
FB--I knew that couldn't be you in that deckchair--more like my OH--He usually sits and watches me do the work- ;D--Seriously though I try to keep him away from my plants--he has been know to think they are weeds--
Mel--Have you a large lawn to mow? the grass seems to grow faster each time it is cut--Bigs
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Post by melaniepur on May 5, 2009 19:13:36 GMT 1
Well it seems big when I have to mow it, lol! But no, it's a small yard.
It has a lot of plants growing in it, weeds, ground covering, thick tall grass, which the mower sucks at cutting. I don't know what to do besides taking scissors to it (I don't have any other equipment -haha!)
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Post by jasmine on May 5, 2009 19:33:24 GMT 1
I didn't get much chance to do anything today. Been at school all day (on my day off) interviewing for a new teacher. Anyway, just been for a mooch about and did a bit of watering.
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Post by Biggles on May 5, 2009 20:17:13 GMT 1
Melanie--Get that camera out and lets have a peek at your "back-yard" I am sure it is not as bad as you describe!! And if it is maybe we can help you with it? (Ha-Ha)
Jas--
I think that is awful having to use your time off for interviewing--especially Bank Holiday week--Hope it was worth it in the long run--Bigs
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? Free at the GC - am sure there were around 100 - It took for ever - using a dibber and being careful planting right way up - they are so ickle tiny things 
